Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has entered into a new multi-year agreement with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL), extending its long-term broadcast partnership with powerhouse Dallas-Fort Worth Sports/Talk radio station Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 AM The Ticket/KTCK-FM.
The Ticket has been the exclusive radio broadcast home for Dallas Stars hockey coverage since 2009.
Dan Bennett, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media, said: “The Ticket’s partnership with the Dallas Stars goes back to 2009 and we are extremely excited that this partnership will extend to 2029, making it a 20-year run with one of the NHL’s premier franchises.”
Jeff Catlin, Program Director, The Ticket, said: “We are thrilled to have many more seasons of Stars hockey on The Ticket. The Stars’ exciting and winning brand of Texas hockey is a perfect fit with America’s favorite radio station.”
Brad Alberts, President and CEO, Dallas Stars, said: “Entering the final year of our current five-year agreement, it was imperative for us to continue our partnership with The Ticket,” said Alberts. “For the past 14 years, The Ticket has provided listeners in the Metroplex with a unique platform to follow their favorite hockey team with exclusive interviews with Dallas Stars coaches, players and personalities in addition to wall-to-wall coverage on game days. We’re thrilled to continue this longstanding partnership with our flagship station.”
For more information or to stream The Ticket, visit https://www.theticket.com/.
